Head spas are the latest wellness and beauty trend to hit the area. They’re a place where your head, scalp, and hair are treated with luxurious care. Often, their treatments target specific concerns such as oily scalp or dry skin, but they’re almost always coupled with a soothing massage and conditioning. If you want to get in on the trend, here are five Northern Virginia head spas to try.
Mage & Mane Ritual Hair and Headspa
Mage & Mane takes a spiritual, connected approach to the head spa experience, incorporating both ritual hair crafting and reiki healing into its services. It focuses on energy healing, and offerings include crystal healing, sound therapy, and breath work. 773 Station St., Studio A, Herndon
Serenity Head Spa
Serenity Head Spa creates a calming environment where you can find true relaxation. From the dimly lit ambiance to the scent of essential oils, Serenity focuses on creating a space for you to unwind. There are three head spa packages to choose from plus also a couple’s option. The 70-minute basic service includes shoulder and neck massages, foot and leg massages, a steam eye mask, acupoint techniques on the scalp, and an herbal ginger scalp treatment. 7015 Old Keene Mill Rd., Ste. 101, Springfield
SoU
Located in Merrifield Plaza Shopping Center, SoU offers head spa treatments to encourage scalp health in a deeply relaxing atmosphere. The services are each designed to address different problem areas. They include bubble cleaning, deep cleansing, scalp massage, and lymphatic massage, along with targeted treatments. 2851 Gallows Rd., Falls Church
Spa Restoration Center
Spa Restoration Center’s services range from the Bronze Package, which includes herbal ginger therapy, steam mask, and a mini facial therapy, to the Diamond Package, which features an hour-long head spa, hour-long facial, and hour-long body massage. 5555 Columbia Pike, #101, Arlington

Zyla Head Spa
Zyla’s treatments are designed to deep clean, purify, balance, and restore the scalp, while also relieving overall tensions. The 60-minute Signature service includes a personalized scalp analysis, water and steam therapy, and a scalp massage and detox cleanse, in addition to a relaxing facial massage, conditioning, and a waterfall rinse. You’ll also receive a post-treatment scalp analysis. 1601 Village Market Blvd., Ste. 100, Leesburg
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